How Automation Technology and AI can Innovate Industries in the Future?

Automation and AI are revolutionizing the world like never before. These modern technologies will change the ways how we operate today; not just in terms of work but the way we live. But this is something that is going to happen in the coming years; let's first talk about the present. And understand how these automation technologies can be put into use today to obtain the results tomorrow. We'll discuss different sectors in which automation technology can be used to innovate the sector and drive maximum output.?

Manufacturing

The manufacturing industry is one of the top booming industries as almost every sector falls under this category, such as aerospace, defense, medical fields, etc. Whatever products we are currently using fall under it. However, many of us are not aware of the problem that the sector has been going through and how automation can help manufacturing accommodate it.

Key Challenges and the Possible Solution

1. Talent Shortage and Rising labor cost-?

The Manufacturing market is struggling to fill the talent shortage and the rising labor cost is another dent. This is actually slowing down the growth.

Solution: Multiple tasks can be automated which will enhance the accuracy and speed of the work done. Also, the staff can be trained in the art of using automated technology to ensure smooth functioning.

1. Product Quality

Poor production processes in manufacturing result in increasing waste, lowering finish quality, and dramatically raising production costs which even affects profitability.

Solution: Robots can automate tasks that involve handling, inspection, and even assembly, with greater efficiency. This way automation can reduce the chances of human error and improper material handling and improve the product quality.

Transportation

We can guess how important this industry is for us from the fact that how much we are opting for home ordering in our day-to-day lives. This created a huge load on the sector. Here we have mentioned some of the key problems and how automation can help the market sail through it.

Key Challenges and the Possible Solution

1. Issues with speed and delivery times

Transporting goods amid unpredictable circumstances poses a great challenge, especially during the festival time. The traffic congestion results in increased fuel expenses and potential workforce attrition.

Solution: AI can analyze the data collected from cameras and sensors installed on roads. From there, the delivery team can be notified about traffic, accidents, or road blockages and also the shortest route to their destination.

2. Cost and Carbon Footprints

A lot of amount is spent on employee wages, system, and equipment maintenance. Additionally, transportation and logistics also include inventory, warehouses, and transportation.

Solution: Automation in transportation and logistics automates the company’s processes and will reduce operational costs. Also, when the entire transportation and logistics gets smart, it will save energy and reduce carbon emissions from warehouses and vehicles

Healthcare

Of all the industries, the healthcare industry may be benefiting most from automation. In this industry, automation can play a vital role by introducing telemedicine, remote doctor visits, and even the “Internet of Medical Things." Prosthetics, medication.?

Key Challenges and the Possible Solution

1. Staff shortages & burnout

The healthcare industry has been facing staff shortages and after the pandemic, it has touched the next level. Thus, struggling to meet the high demand for services and overburdening the existing staff.

Solution: Automation can take the repetitive tasks like appointment scheduling and documentation and allow you to do more with your resources which will reduce the stress due to staffing shortages.

2. Invoicing & payments processing

The paper billing pilling has created a problem for many. The hustle to manage all the billing even online is inevitable.?

Solution: Automation can digitize and standardize the documents. With it, cataloging and ensuring consistency become easier and make the process more efficient.

Education

The education industry is very old and has been going on for centuries. And now that the times are changing, many big changes are being seen in it, like having smart boards and classes now being in online mode. Still, some tasks require automation which we have discussed below.

Key Challenges and the Possible Solution

1. Maintaining important documents

Educational sectors mean paperwork. Be it for attendance, fees, payslips, etc. However, maintaining all these docs under one roof is tough.

Solution: Automation can be implemented be it in the form of RFID cards for attendance, digital records for fees, and payslips that will reduce the paperwork and ease the process.

2. Enrollment process and Certificate Generation

There are times when there is a high chance of losing enrollment forms and certificates after a certain event.?

Solution: With automation technology, enrollment applications can easily be distributed and received while maintaining accurate records. Also, automated texts or emails can be sent to applicants. Certificate generation can be done similarly without much effort.

Agriculture

Automation has been used in this field for quite some time. Today, you see how many types of tools have come to farmers, with the help of which farmers can do their work easily. The best tool that is mostly used is a drone because it helps farmers make the right decisions about their crop rotations and irrigation. But there is more space for automation to tap.

Key Challenges and the Possible Solution

1. Labor and demand challenges

The agriculture sector is no exception because is lacks labor shortage due to rising wages.

Solution: Automation in the agricultural sector can curb this challenge by introducing automated tractors that can improve crop yields over longer working hours while operators can take care of other businesses.?

2. Climate Change shrinking the profits

Increased weather variability and more frequent acute weather events are reducing crop yields.

Solution: Automation technology and sensors can detect and collect information regarding the moisture in the soil, nutrient level, pest presence, and weather conditions. These together can help farmers make the data-driven decision: optimizing irrigation, pest control, and fertilization.

Conclusion

We all know how automation is changing the world and how much it is saving time and money. The one thing that is already confirmed in the future is that this technology will be the new normal. Many organizations have already started moving towards this technology, and some are planning. Automation is not just improving organizations and products; it is improving the whole infrastructure of the world.?